2002 Chrysler Concorde vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury

To start off, 2002 Chrysler Concorde is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. (251 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 341 kg more than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 Plymouth Fury is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chrysler Concorde. (340 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chrysler Concorde.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Chrysler Concorde 1967 Plymouth Fury
Make Chrysler Plymouth
Model Concorde Fury
Year Released 2002 1967
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3516 cc 6295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 251 HP 326 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 577 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 108 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 85.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1618 kg 1959 kg
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 5420 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 94 L


 

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